Mary Behrens serves as the Secretary of Wyoming for Heroes and is committed to carrying on the legacy of her husband, Dr. Jerry Behrens. A Family Nurse Practitioner by training, Mary has been a powerful leader in Wyoming since 1983, serving as Mayor of Casper, a Natrona County Commissioner, and a Wyoming State Representative. Throughout her career, Mary has championed the nursing profession in both political and healthcare arenas. She has testified at state, national, and international levels on issues impacting nursing and patient care, and she has been recognized by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners for her long-term teaching initiative in Vietnam through Friendship Bridge, helping create educational pathways for nurses abroad. Mary also served eight years on the board of directors for the American Nurses Association and was honored with the University of Wyoming’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2024. She is dedicated to helping veterans around Wyoming through Wyoming For Heroes.